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US Military Strike Kills Four on Alleged Drug-Trafficking Vessel: Controversy Deepens Over Pacific Ocean Operations
Dec 05, 2025 09:45 am CST
The US military conducted a strike on an alleged narcotics vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in four fatalities and intensifying controversy over a counter-drug campaign that has claimed over 87 lives. Lawmakers who viewed classified footage of a previous September strike described troubling scenes of attacks on shipwrecked survivors, raising questions about military protocols and international law as regional tensions continue to escalate.
US Military Conducts 13 Strikes Near Venezuela Since September: Over 60 Killed in Controversial Anti-Drug Operations
Nov 07, 2025 11:19 am CST
The United States has conducted 13 military strikes since September targeting vessels near Venezuela's coastline and in the eastern Pacific Ocean, claiming they were drug traffickers. These operations have resulted in over 60 fatalities and sparked international controversy, with the UN condemning the strikes as violations of human rights law and Venezuela calling them illegal acts of aggression. The operations coincide with increased US military presence in the Caribbean, raising tensions as Venezuelan President Maduro accuses the Trump administration of seeking regime change.
US Military Strikes Kill 4 on Alleged Drug Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific: Latest in Controversial Anti-Narcotics Campaign
Oct 30, 2025 10:58 am CST
The US military conducted another deadly strike in the eastern Pacific, killing four people on a vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking. This operation continues President Trump's controversial anti-narcotics campaign that has resulted in at least 62 fatalities, with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth claiming the targeted vessel was operating along known trafficking routes. Despite releasing footage of these strikes, the US government has yet to provide concrete evidence supporting their claims about the vessels' involvement in drug smuggling activities.
US Military Eliminates 14 in Pacific Ocean Anti-Drug Operations, Raising Regional Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 11:25 pm CST
US forces have killed 14 people in strikes against suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, bringing the death toll from Washington's controversial anti-narcotics campaign to at least 57. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared that all operations occurred in international waters, with the military buildup in Latin America intensifying regional tensions, particularly with Venezuela.
US Military Strikes Colombian Rebel Drug Vessel: Escalating Tensions in US-Colombia Relations
Oct 20, 2025 02:29 am CST
The US military has attacked a Colombian rebel vessel in international waters, killing three crew members, as President Trump announces the suspension of all financial aid to Colombia. This incident represents a significant deterioration in US-Colombia relations, with President Petro and Trump exchanging accusations over drug trafficking policies and military operations in South American waters.
US Military Strike Kills Six on Alleged Drug Vessel Near Venezuela: Escalating Caribbean Operations
Oct 15, 2025 06:04 am CST
The Trump administration conducted its fifth deadly strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel near Venezuela, killing six people and escalating tensions in the Caribbean region. The operation, ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has sparked bipartisan concern in Congress over legal justification and potential international law violations, while Venezuela warns of possible military escalation and accuses the US of seeking regime change under false pretenses.
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Humanitarian Flotilla in Mediterranean, Detains 145 International Activists
Oct 08, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Israeli forces intercepted a nine-vessel flotilla attempting to break the Gaza naval blockade, detaining 145 international activists including doctors, politicians, and European lawmakers. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition was carrying humanitarian supplies amid growing international criticism of Israel's Gaza campaign. This follows last week's larger interception of 450 activists, including Greta Thunberg, which sparked international protests. Turkey condemned the action as "piracy" in international waters while Israel defended the blockade as legally necessary.
Trump's Escalating Conflict with Venezuela: Potential Military Action Against Maduro Regime
Oct 08, 2025 04:20 am CST
President Trump has declared an "armed conflict" with drug cartels, potentially setting the stage for increased military action against Venezuela's Maduro government. With US naval strikes already claiming lives, deployment of F-35 warplanes to Puerto Rico, and reports of possible CIA involvement, analysts suggest a 50-50 chance of direct action against Maduro before year's end despite growing congressional opposition.
US Conducts Fatal Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Near Venezuela: Escalating Military Actions and Regional Tensions
Oct 04, 2025 09:42 am CST
US forces executed a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel off Venezuela's coast, killing four people as part of ongoing military operations against what the Trump administration describes as "narco-terrorists." This latest action marks the fourth such attack, raising the total death toll to 21 and significantly increasing tensions between the US and Venezuela amid debate over the legality and proportionality of these operations in international waters.
Gaza Flotilla Challenge: 500 Activists Navigate Towards Blockaded Palestinian Territory Despite Israeli Warnings
Oct 01, 2025 09:42 pm CST
A flotilla carrying 500 activists from 46 countries sails toward Gaza in the largest attempt to break Israel's 18-year maritime blockade. Carrying humanitarian aid and facing potential Israeli interception, the mission includes notable figures like Greta Thunberg and aims to highlight the humanitarian catastrophe affecting Palestinians after 23 months of conflict that has claimed 66,000 lives.